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| News Highlights: Issues & Research | Hot Topics & Features | Standing Committees | A-Z Issues & NCSL Contacts | Bill Information | Other Resources |
Broad Drop in State Unemployment
Unemployment declined in April in 40 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Rates rose in three states and remained steady in the remaining seven states. States with the highest job growth were Texas, New York and Florida. More
State Budget Update: Spring 2013
States continue to move along a familiar path of slow and steady growth as the four-year anniversary of the official end of the Great Recession approaches, according to NCSL's newly released report, “State Budget Update: Spring 2013.” More
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2013 NCSL Legislative Summit
 Plan to attend this premier, nonpartisan public policy meeting to hear and discuss critical state issues and experience this great American city on August 12-15. Over 100 sessions to choose from and a variety of training workshops plus the chance to hear renowned experts in the nation share their perspectives on public policies and politics. More
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Private School Choice for Students with Disabilities
 As states continue to study and enact private school choice laws, students with disabilities are increasingly on their radar. Balancing state policies with federal laws and regulations can be challenging for lawmakers as they consider offering more choices to these students. More
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Bullying Legislation
 Preventing and reducing instances of bullying in schools is becoming an important issue for state legislatures. Since 2006, 49 states have enacted legislation to address bullying, covering topics such as mental health, cyberbullying, hazing, and bullying off school premises. This page details each state's legislative actions, including links to full bill texts. More
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Getting to Excellence: A Legislator's Guide to Educator Effectiveness Policy
 This publication was created as a guide for state legislators as they consider policies that support educators and improve the quality of teaching. It provides an overview of the major areas of educator policy, lists questions they might ask as they consider their own policy context, and offers policy options states are considering. More
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Year-Round Learning
Year-round learning initiatives allow students to have access to quality expanded learning opportunities that support and reinforce regular school-day and school-year learning. These programs also engage families and youths in learning, allow educational partners to share resources, help prevent summer learning loss, and create coordinated data tracking systems. NCSL collaborated with Harvard Family Research Project on a new brief on the year round learning approach to ELOs. More
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NCSL Education Bill Tracking Database
 The NCSL Education bill tracking database tracks state ducation legislation on more than 50 education issues. The database includes enacted legislation. More
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